MANAGER, CEO

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER
M0845D-R

When to Submit Your Application: Applications will be accepted beginning Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) through Wednesday, April 2, 2025, before 1:00 p.m. (PT). Applications received after 1:00 p.m. (PT) will not be considered. This exam may reopen as the needs of the service require.

No withhold will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity

SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION

Management Appraisal and Performance Plan (MAPP) Range (S15): This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal and Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.

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Why Work For Us?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

The Opportunity
We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Manager positions that are responsible for assisting in the administration of various divisions within the Chief Executive Office.

Essential Job Functions

Position Responsibilities

• Manages a Division in the Chief Executive Office.
• Supervises subordinate supervisor(s), analysts, administrative staff, and clerical staff.
• Leads and/or participates in the development of division-related programs or assignments of a highly complex or sensitive nature for Countywide implementation.
• Participates in strategic planning efforts.
• Oversees the budget analysis, coordination, and control of County departmental budgets.
• Assists in managing the County's employee relations program and compensation systems.
• Prepares and reviews various documents of a highly sensitive, complex, or political nature.
• Advises other division managers, executive management, County department managers, and others via written and verbal reports, in matters related to the work of the division.
• Communicates with Board offices (e.g., Chief Deputies, Board Deputies) by giving written and verbal presentations of draft policies or procedures and budget recommendations.
• Represents the department and the division or major Countywide project or policy.

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify
Three (3) years of experience in the analysis and resolution of problems related to project management, organization, personnel, systems and procedures, risk management, budget and finance, contracts, or other governmental programs at the level of Los Angeles County’s class of Chief Program Specialist, CEO, Principal Analyst, CEO*, or higher.

Special Requirement Information
*In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Chief Program Specialist, CEO is gained through having responsibility for a major program or administrative function providing operating departments with professional services in the administration of specialized organization-wide programs. In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Principal Analyst, CEO is gained in a central administration agency, providing comprehensive analysis and assisting with managing the organization’s administrative and financial affairs.

License
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class II
Light - This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Out-of-Class work experience will not be accepted for this examination.

Desirable Certifications
The following certifications are desirable but are not required for qualification or final selection for this position:

• Professional Human Resources (PHR), issued by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), issued by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), issued by the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans (IFEBP)
• Labor Relations Academy Masters Certification (CLRM), issued by the California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA)

If you have any of the certifications listed above, please include a valid, legible copy with your application. Alternatively, you may email your document(s) to Jasmine Hines at Jhines@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the filing closing date.

Additional Information

Our Assessment Process
Your fitness for this opportunity will be evaluated using online, multiple-choice assessment(s). Once we have identified that you meet the requirements, we will email you a notification, inviting you to participate in Part 1:

Part I: Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 75%, assessing:

• Analyzing Information
• Empathy
• Sharing Knowledge and Guidance
• Controlling Emotions
• Management Judgment
• Management Potential
• Achievement
• Responsibility
• Willingness to Learn
• Working Relationships
• Learning Quickly
• Generating New Ideas
• Using Time Efficiently
• Working to High Quality Standards
• Adapting to Change
• Deductive Reasoning

Only those candidates that achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I will advance to Part II - Writing Assessment.

Part II: A writing assessment, weighted 25%, assessing English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information.

Candidates who meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the exam will be placed on the eligible register.
Exam Review
Some exam components are not subject to review by candidates. Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per CSR 7.19.

Transfer of Test Responses

• Candidates who have recently taken identical test components for other exams may have their test responses automatically transferred to this examination.
• This examination contains test components that may be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

Test Preparation
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests (https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests).
• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."

Eligibility and Vacancy Information
Candidates who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies within the Chief Executive Office as they occur.

Selection Certification
From those who pass the assessment, we may establish a secondary list targeting additional qualifications we are seeking for specialized positions. We are looking for specific experience in areas like asset management, budget and finance, classification and compensation, contracts, employee relations, human resources, information technology, risk management, and service integration, and need you to answer the supplemental questionnaire carefully, specifically, and accurately in order to be considered. Please list the experience we are asking about, and do not just respond with "see resume/application.

How to Apply
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• info@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@proctoru.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com
• Jhines@hr.lacounty.gov

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.
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Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Testing Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Jasmine Hines
Department Contact Phone: (213) 433-3482
Department Contact Email: JHines@hr.lacounty.gov

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Closing Date/Time: 4/2/2025 1:00 PM Pacific

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